BBB’s Megan MacBride Warns of Tax and AI Scams Targeting Consumers and Businesses
Megan MacBride, BBB of Central New England, stops by the Talk of the Commonwealth to alert us to some scams going around. MacBride gave us tips to be able to spot and keep ourselves safe from tax scams. She also discussed a growing number of AI scams aimed at businesses. One easy tip – make sure you are doing business with BBB Accredited Businesses.
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BBB’s Lisa Swanson Explains How to Verify Suspicious Amazon Messages
Lisa Swanson, CEO of the BBB of Central NE, joins Radio Worcester to explain Amazon’s free verification tool and how shoppers can check suspicious communications before responding.
Back-to-School Scams: BBB’s Lisa Swanson on Fake Jobs, Scholarships and Homework Help
A college email address doesn’t make an offer legitimate. BBB’s Lisa Swanson joins Radio Worcester to discuss fake jobs, scholarships, online shopping risks and an unusual homework-help scam.
Investment and Cryptocurrency Scams Top BBB’s 2025 Risk Report
Investment and cryptocurrency scams remained the riskiest scams in 2025, with a median reported loss of $5,000. Lisa Swanson of the BBB of Central New England joins Radio Worcester to explain the findings and the rise in repeat victimization.
Massachusetts Tax-Free Weekend 2026: BBB Offers Smart Shopping Tips
Massachusetts Tax-Free Weekend returns August 8–9, 2026, giving shoppers a chance to save the sales tax on qualifying purchases. BBB of Central New England CEO Lisa Swanson joins Radio Worcester with advice for making the most of the weekend without letting tax savings lead to unnecessary spending.
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